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Jiffy reefing the Kenyon Boom H33CRich at 6:36am 06.03.13 The Cherubini Hunters 3/4510 I am looking to install a juffy reef on my Kenyon boom (single reef) and was wondering how others ha
Does this photo may my aft look bad? (3) jmce1587 at 6:21am 06.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 8/1278 My stern is sitting lower in the water than I think it should be. Here is the background. I have o
Jackdaw is a genius - Instrument pod (4) Skipper at 6:19am 06.03.13 Ask All Sailors 8/2033 Or maybe it's GOB. But, I used the pictured junction box instead of a pod per Jackdaw's suggestion f
ST2000+ Garmin NMEA connection FourPoints at 6:10am 06.03.13 Ask All Sailors 6/5484 having trouble getting my Garmin GPSMap 540s to talk to the tiller pilot. It will report distance of
Lightbulb # for O-Day 26 masthead navigation light Dan.Lamont at 4:52am 06.03.13 Ask An Oday Owner 0/866 Need to replace masthead navigation lightbulb on 1984 O'Day 26. Don't have the original bulb. Does a
Automatic bilge pump GrampaArt at 4:24am 06.03.13 S2 1/1044 Just launched my new 8.6 which needs an automatic bilge pump. Reviews are very critical of Rule pump
Issues with Raymarine ST4000 Autopilot bobgelb@gmail.com at 4:15am 06.03.13 Catalina 310 4/1742 OK..I need some advice..I have the old standard instruments, ST60 Tridata,ST60Wind, ' ST4000 Autopil
In Mast reefing or Lazy bag Sailing Poodles at 12:33am 06.03.13 Ask A Hunter Owner 7/2227 I am knocking on a bit now and my wife and I have decided that the time to do the Blue Water stuff i
sea water under the engine chokrisandy at 11:38pm 06.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 13/3195 Dear friends, i have a hunter 30/1981, during a regular check up , i found water under the engine at
Rot and damage to bulkhead (4) bitsailor at 8:12pm 06.02.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 5/5204 Hi We recently took ownership of a 1978 Catalina 27. The boat is in generally good condition but
Used Sails 8.0 B finegold1 at 7:32pm 06.02.13 S2 3/1137 I have a 1981 S-2 8.0 B and I do not want to spend a fortune for a new sail as I only use the boat f
470 tabbing issues in bilge area? jacksilver at 7:24pm 06.02.13 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/801 I am looking at a 2000 C470. it looks great...but... on the starboard side of the bilge there appea
Replacing oil on 272 with ten_two diesel Steps at 6:50pm 06.02.13 Ask An Oday Owner 7/1161 I tried replacing engine oil on our 272 diesel, wow what a headache, I must be doing something wrong
Cast iron ballast Jwhy at 5:52pm 06.02.13 Ask All Sailors 14/4553 I'm looking at an '84 Hunter 34 with cast iron ballast. How real is the corrosion issue with this m
No raw water flow thru exhaust seaduct at 5:38pm 06.02.13 Catalina 30 6/1545 We went on our shakedown of the season today in our 1986 catalina 30. All was good until we dropped
Trans cable buddyshea at 5:10pm 06.02.13 Mid-Size Boats 1/903 Can not shift forward or reverse using control handle at the wheel. By applying force to the lever o
Honda 8 stalls bakes at 4:21pm 06.02.13 Trailer Sailors 14/4539 Our 2007 Honda 8 hp starts and runs fine for a few minutes but then starts running very rough and al
Cruising Design Reefer furler wchevron at 4:13pm 06.02.13 Ask All Sailors 1/2006 Anyone have a Reefer 1 furler manual. I can't figure out where to cleat off the wire halyard after
How to install VDO water temp gage H-356 sailmaster39 at 2:49pm 06.02.13 Big Boats 1/904 Anybody install a VDO water temp gage on the Yanmar 3gm30 or 3ym30.I don`t like these idiot lights.M
Macgregor 26S jib sheeting questions Roadking Larry at 2:15pm 06.02.13 Ask A Macgregor Owner 15/5403 My 26S is a '94 production boat, not sure if that makes any difference or not. I'm pretty sure mine

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Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation jssailem at 2:20pm 04.11.23 I'd put some liquid dish soap on the gasket and frame as you slide them together. Not sure it will w
O'day 192 tidal mooring jssailem at 2:08pm 04.11.23 Pleased to share. Let us know how this works out.
Autohelm st50 speed mixed with Seatalkng network joker460 at 2:07pm 04.11.23 Hi Joker, I also have the ST 4000 AP just like you, with the power going to it that then feeds my
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 dano2022 at 2:03pm 04.11.23 You mean the keel trunk that's exposed to the water just above the pin and shoe castings? Where the
Frozen Thru Hull Valve dlochner at 2:01pm 04.11.23 Is the seacock a cone type or a ball valve?
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access Riverdaze at 1:58pm 04.11.23 There's nothing wrong with the compressor. I just don't like not being able to reach operating equip
Keel Winch Failure 1984 Catalina 22 (1) Jacktar at 1:56pm 04.11.23 The flex cracks you show in picture are in the liner material, the actual keel box is underneath it
Leave the refrigerator on or off? Riverdaze at 1:56pm 04.11.23 I started another post just now on where the compressor is located and how to access it, but thought
Potential first boat for me? Gene Neill at 1:53pm 04.11.23 There are surprisingly few C22's for sale in Florida right now. Craigslist has a total of four withi
Frozen Thru Hull Valve justsomeguy at 1:46pm 04.11.23 WD40 Try some light oil.
Beneteau 423 Refrigeration unit location and access JamesG161 at 1:42pm 04.11.23 Send pictures of your Refrigeration Unit and model number for the most help here. Jim...
Boom Vang lakesurfsailor at 1:41pm 04.11.23 I am having this exact issue with my Hunter 23.. wondering if I should install a mast step plate wit
Autohelm st50 speed mixed with Seatalkng network JamesG161 at 1:39pm 04.11.23 If you register you newest Raymarine item, then they will let you into their private message system.
Lewmar Hatch Gasket Installation JamesG161 at 1:33pm 04.11.23 I know how, but what is my prize for the secret?:pimp: Still restoring my boat.. Dammit Jim...
Replacement Seals for Instrument Thru-Deck Fittings? Mechone at 1:33pm 04.11.23 Pickup an O-ring kit off amazon , thats what I have used for the last 12 years 2 boats no leaks 20 b
Please critique my masthead antenna! JamesG161 at 1:30pm 04.11.23 if there is any interaction between the two using an antenna analyzer. Here is a good one to use f
Please critique my masthead antenna! Don S/V ILLusion at 1:10pm 04.11.23 The only objective opinion can be made once you determine if there is any interaction between the tw
Wiring charge controller for solar q's High Current at 12:56pm 04.11.23
O'day 192 tidal mooring rmilofsky at 12:46pm 04.11.23 Thanks John!
Please critique my masthead antenna! justsomeguy at 12:01pm 04.11.23 Doesn't appear all that advantageous. https://blog.mathspace.co/how-far-away-is-the-horizon-784469cd

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